Government work scheme risks becoming corporate subsidy – AAAP
The Government recently announced the Mana in Mahi scheme, which aims to subsidise employers taking in 18-24 year olds who…
Year: 2018
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Plastic bag ban a win for people power and the oceans – Greenpeace
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Minister of the Environment, Eugenie Sage have today announced a proposal to phase out…
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Political Caption Competition
Free Speech and Fake Speech
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Monday 13th August 2018
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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It’s time to regulate our big banking cartel
With all the self-flagellation about free speech these last few weeks most people seem to have missed ASB’s record net profit – $1.18 billion. (Net profit means profit AFTER the ASB has done all its dodgy dealings to limit its tax liabilities here – the real profit is much higher).
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Plastic pollution? (Almost) Business as Usual – why the plastic bag ban is barely a victory
with most policy announcements, the devil is in the detail. And though it might seem churlish, if you look closer, this is more a victory for public relations than it is for our environment. As usual, political measures are too little, too late, and not even what they seem.
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Dr Liz Gordon – Putting us first
I got to thinking that, while the government is doing a lot of things, I have yet to hear any sign of a ‘buy New Zealand’ strategy emanating from Government. Aren’t we over neo-liberalism enough yet to know that it is good business to make and buy our own stuff?
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GUEST BLOG: Arthur Taylor – new strides at Waikeria prison
I had a productive session this week with Prison Inspector Jason Eakins regarding some recent issues I raised with the Inspectorate .
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GUEST BLOG: Roger Fowler – Sweden issues demands – but will Peters say anything?
The stark contrast of two governments to the illegal hijacking of flotilla boats & their citizens
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The Liberal Agenda – What does a Green Economy means for NZ?
A Public Forum on a sustainable economy
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